Introduction to Water CFU

What property of water causes it to behave differently than other liquids?

• Density

• Viscosity

• Polarity

• Color

Why do water molecules bond to each other?

• Due to differences in electronegativity

• Because there is no polarity

The [O] oxygen part of a water molecule has a partially positive (+) charge.

• True

• False

What does cohesion refer to in terms of water?

• Water attracted to other substances

• Water attracted to water

• Water evaporating

• Water freezing

Which of the following is an example of adhesion?

• Surface tension

• Water attracted to water

• Water droplets on a plant

Letter D in the hydrologic cycle diagram represents which process?

• Runoff

• Evaporation

• Condensation

• Infiltration

What does letter G indicate in the hydrologic cycle diagram?

• Infiltration

• Aquifer

• Runoff

Water vapor turning to liquid is known as...

When water seeps into the ground, this process is known as...

When liquid water turns to water vapor (gas) this is known as evaporation.

• True

• False